Nutrition Research

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.

Discover the profound insights and philosophies of legendary bodybuilder and fitness guru, Mike Mentzer, in "Mike Mentzer: In His Own Words." This compelling book compiles transcriptions from Mentzer's talks and interviews, offering readers a direct and unfiltered view into his thoughts on bodybuilding, fitness, and life. Delve into Mentzer's revolutionary approach to training, including his principles of high-intensity training, and gain valuable wisdom on how to achieve optimal physical fitness. Through candid conversations, Mentzer shares his unique perspectives on topics such as steroid...

If your nutrition plan is falling apart between meals, you're not alone—and you're not failing. You're just unprepared. Bodybuilder Meal Planning & Prep Secrets cuts through the noise with no-nonsense strategies used by serious lifters to eat for size, strength, and year-round conditioning—without living in the kitchen or sacrificing sanity. Written by a veteran bodybuilder who's seen every trend come and go, this book delivers 30 straight-talking chapters on how to build a sustainable, adaptable eating system that works with your training, not against it. You’ll learn how to set ...

Still chasing your 30-year-old self in the gym? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. But after 40, your body doesn’t care how motivated you are. Hormones shift, recovery slows, and that "clean bulk" hits different. This isn’t about inspiration. This is about strategy. Bodybuilding Nutrition for the Middle-Aged Meathead is a brutally honest, clinically informed guide for lifters over 40 who want to stay jacked without wrecking their joints, hormones, or sanity. No fluff, no influencer nonsense—just real-world nutrition that supports strength, muscle retention, and metabolic ...

Pontzer's groundbreaking studies with hunter-gatherer tribes show how exercise doesn't increase our metabolism. Instead, we burn calories within a very narrow range: nearly 3,000 calories per day, no matter our activity level. This was a brilliant evolutionary strategy to survive in times of famine. Now it seems to doom us to obesity. The good news is we can lose weight, but we need to cut calories. Refuting such weight-loss hype as paleo, keto, anti-gluten, anti-grain, and even vegan, Pontzer discusses how all diets succeed or fail: For shedding pounds, a calorie is a calorie.

The Fertility Diet reveals startling new research from the landmark Nurses' Health Study, which shows that the food you eat can boost your fertility. The Nurses' Health Study exhaustively examined the effects of diet and other lifestyle changes on fertility among nearly 20,000 female nurses. Two of the study's lead researchers translate its groundbreaking findings into changes you can put into practice today. This book prescribes 10 simple changes in diet and activity that can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Bodybuilders Desk Reference for Steroids, Supplements, and Enhancers is an exhaustive and meticulously detailed guide designed for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts who seek to deepen their understanding of performance enhancement through the use of steroids, supplements, and other enhancers. This comprehensive resource covers a wide range of substances, from anabolic steroids like Testosterone, Trenbolone, and Nandrolone, to supplements such as Whey Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and even cutting-edge enhancers like Peptides, SARMs, and Nutrigenomics. Each entry ...

Unlock the muscle-building strategies the supplement industry doesn’t want you to know. Phantom Anabolic Nutrition is a brutally honest deep dive into the world of high-impact, low-visibility food compounds—dietary substances that build muscle, alter hormones, and bypass conventional limits without breaking doping laws. Based on obscure clinical trials, private lab data, and unpublished military research, this book exposes the real science behind fungal peptides, marine lipids, fermented bioactives, and nutrient-driven IGF-1 modulation. It dismantles outdated macronutrient thinking and ...

Protein isn’t a trend—it’s the architecture of athletic performance. In Amino Architect: Building Your Body with Protein, sports physiologist and performance author Southerland delivers the most comprehensive, evidence-based guide to protein ever written for lifters, coaches, and high-performance athletes. Across 20 meticulously structured chapters, this book dismantles the myths, marketing lies, and outdated dogma that still plague protein science—and replaces them with practical, strategic protocols grounded in real physiology and elite sport application. Whether you're building ...

Unearth the unspoken yet pivotal role of nutrition in high-intensity training through Mike Mentzer's Nutritional Philosophy This book is a potent brew of forceful insights and gritty truths, aimed squarely at those who are serious about bodybuilding. Mike Mentzer, a colossus in the field of high-intensity training, may not have penned an encyclopedia on nutrition, but his scattered teachings and interviews offer golden nuggets of wisdom. We've mined these fragments to present a comprehensive guide on how Mentzer might have approached his meals to complement his rigorous workouts. Here, we ...

Tired of meal plans written by people who’ve never stepped in a gym? The Shredded Kitchen is the no-nonsense nutrition manual for serious lifters who want results—not recipes for kale smoothies and quinoa fantasies. Written with the blunt honesty of a veteran bodybuilder who’s seen it all, this book cuts through the fluff and gets straight to what works. Forget trendy diets and Instagram gimmicks. Inside, you'll learn how to actually eat for muscle growth, fat loss, and long-term progress. From real-world bulking strategies that won’t make you fat, to cutting protocols that preserve...

Tired of being told you can’t build serious muscle on plants? The Vegan Bodybuilder’s Guide to Massive Gains crushes that myth under a barbell. This is the definitive, no-BS manual for building elite, stage-ready muscle without a single bite of meat, egg, or whey. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or transitioning to veganism without sacrificing gains, this book gives you the hard data, exact macros, and proven strategies to grow dense, defined muscle—ethically and effectively. Inside, you'll find a complete blueprint for hypertrophy on a plant-based diet, including high-leucine ...

The Minimalist Bodybuilder is a comprehensive guide to minimalist bodybuilding, emphasizing how to achieve significant physical gains through efficient and focused training with minimal equipment. It covers various aspects of minimalist fitness, including: Understanding Minimalist Bodybuilding: The book starts by introducing the minimalist philosophy in the context of fitness and bodybuilding, outlining its benefits and how it leads to greater focus and results. Workout Routines: It includes sample workout plans that focus on bodyweight and dumbbell exercises, catering to different fitness ...

"Train Like Lee Haney: A Comprehensive Guide to Bodybuilding Success" is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the philosophies and methodologies of Lee Haney, one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. This book delves deep into Haney's unique approach to bodybuilding, offering readers a chance to learn from his extensive experience and unparalleled success in the sport. The book is structured into detailed chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Haney’s approach to bodybuilding. From his well-rounded training philosophies, which emphasize a balance of intense ...

No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease--yet two thirds of Americans do precisely that. Even though we know better, we often eat too much. Why does our behavior betray our own intentions to be lean and healthy? The problem, argues obesity and neuroscience researcher Stephan J. Guyenet, is not necessarily a lack of willpower or an incorrect understanding of what to eat.

Vegan Protein for Bodybuilders: Embark on an empowering journey through the world of vegan bodybuilding with this comprehensive guide designed to help you navigate the challenges and triumphs of building muscle on a plant-based diet. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to transition to veganism or a vegan eager to amplify your bodybuilding efforts, this book is your ultimate companion. Dive deep into tailored advice on how to optimize your protein intake with vegan sources, master the art of meal planning and preparation, and understand the crucial role of supplements like BCAAs, ...

Bodybuilding after Injury is the definitive manual for lifters who refuse to retire. Drawing on peer-reviewed research, decades in the trenches, and a zero-fluff ethos, it maps the entire journey from hospital bed to unbreakable performance. Thirty laser-focused chapters expose the orthopedic facts nobody else will say out loud, demolish rehab myths, and replace ego-driven disasters with precision programming. You’ll learn how to rebuild each joint, hack collagen synthesis with timed nutrition, manipulate volume and velocity for maximum hypertrophy, and bulletproof your mindset against ...

Aging is a challenge we could navigate, delay, or even overcome. Live Longer is a journey through cutting-edge research that transforms our understanding of longevity. This book is also a practical guide to the tools and strategies that can help you live longer, healthier lives. Live Longer provides an accessible exploration of the fundamental concepts of aging. The book summarizes our current understanding of the biological processes that drive aging and examines novel ways to slow or even reverse these processes. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: The fundamental biology ...

"The Bro Split: Bodybuilder's Guide to Single Muscle Group Training" is an authoritative resource meticulously crafted for those passionate about bodybuilding, aiming to maximize their muscular growth, strength, and definition through the disciplined application of the Bro Split training method. This guide delves into the nuances of dedicating entire workout sessions to individual muscle groups, offering readers an in-depth exploration of how to customize their routines for optimal results. The book opens with a rich historical narrative, tracing the Bro Split's evolution from its inception...

"Resistance Training: Unlocking Your Full Physical Potential" is your comprehensive guide to achieving peak fitness and unleashing the true potential of your body through resistance training. In this book, you'll embark on a transformative journey, discovering the science, techniques, and principles behind resistance training. Begin by understanding the fundamentals, benefits, and equipment needed for effective resistance training. Learn how to set personalized goals, assess your fitness level, and design a tailored workout plan to achieve your objectives. Dive into an array of resistance ...